National institute holds webinar on maritime tourism in Pakistan National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) Karachi organized a webinar on the topic of ‘Promotion of Maritime Tourism in Pakistan’ to identify and explore the potential of maritime tourism industry for Pakistan’s economy and to draw attention on the various issues and challenges in the growth of this sector.
International and national speakers gave an insight on various aspects of maritime tourism. Vice Admiral (Retired) Abdul Aleem HI(M), Director General NIMA welcomed all the speakers and participants in the webinar and highlighted the importance of maritime tourism with sustainable environment and its impact on the socio-economic development of the coastal communities.
Commander Muhammad Akhtar PN Deputy Director NIMA set the stage by highlighting the significance of the topic and the prominence of maritime tourism and its prospects for Pakistan. Commodore (Retired) Ali Abbas SI(M) Director National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Karachi moderator the sessions.
While speaking with the audience Mr. Ross Gordon Hopkins, a maritime tourism expert from Australia shared his intellectual insights on international trends in maritime and coastal tourism and the opportunities for Pakistan. Babar Khan, Director General Balochistan Coastal Development Authority highlighted the current development projects along the coast of Balochistan for tourism purpose. Mr. Aftab Ur Rehman Rana, President of Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan gave an overview of the promotion of sustainable and ecofriendly coastal tourism in Pakistan and the related opportunities and challenges present regarding it in Pakistan.
At the end of the webinar, the Chief Guest Mr. Muhammad Aslam Ghauri thanked Vice Admiral (Retired) Abdul Aleem HI(M) for inviting him as chief guest in this important webinar and also hoped that NIMA will keep on playing its due role in advocating for the blue economy and its associated aspects, particularly in the context of the development of maritime tourism industry in Pakistan. A large number of attendees from academia, maritime tourism experts, university students, government departments, and think tanks participated in the webinar.


Testing Laboratories
The primary concern for utilities is to ensure grid reliability, efficiency, and security. As the grid evolves and load profiles change, the increasing loads and abnormal conditions are stressing transmission and distribution networks beyond what they were originally designed for. This can lead to a shorter product life cycle and higher total cost of ownership.
GE's Grid Solutions' Testing Laboratories enable manufacturers and end users to test their primary equipment by leveraging deep domain expertise and testing facilities, to develop enhanced high voltage products and certify their capabilities before market introductions. GE's Grid Solutions' testing laboratories performs tests on high voltage switchgear, disconnectors and connectors in accordance with national and international standards.


God in the Administrative Machine: Religion and the Construction of Public Education in the United States and Australia, 1830-1880
Compared with the schooling systems of other nations, American public schools are notoriously decentralized and sharply delineated from non-state education. This paper considers the origins of these peculiar features through a comparison with Australian schools, which, like American schools, began in a decentralized manner, but later consolidated administrative authority in centralized state bureaucracies. In this paper, I highlight the role of religion and religious conflict in shaping these divergent administrative trajectories. Religious dynamics gave rise to contrasting state-building projects — a bottom-up “building with God” project in the United States, and a top-down “ecclesiastical displacement” one in Australia — which in turn contributed to divergent administrative outcomes. In the United States, a harmonious relationship existed between Protestant clergy and public educators, such that the construction of public education was seen, to a great extent, as an extension of a religious mission. This mission was further colored and given urgency by rising tensions between Protestants and Catholics, which spurred localized clerical and educational activity in the decades before the Civil War. In Australia, by contrast, a conflictive relationship between denominational and public schooling sectors, and competition among the various denominations, led to the evolution of a byzantine and inefficient system of educational administration in the 1860s. Attempts to rationalize this system while reducing opportunities for religious conflict to spill over into educational administration led to the progressive centralization of educational authority into official ministries. These contrasting histories suggest that the degree of competition and conflict among each nation’s various religious denominations; and the relationship between religious leaders and state educational officials, were crucial to the state-building process as it unfolded in each nation. The analysis provides fresh insight into why certain states adopt particular modes of administrative extension, and also contributes to our understanding of how religion contributes to processes of state formation.


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The Looking for Shakespeare program has evolved over a period of eight years at New York University and at Goldsmiths University in London. Its non-traditional rehearsal processes are designed to support young people by challenging them to deepen their understanding of one another, and their engagement with Shakespeare. Since issues of identity are of paramount importance for young people, we explore the relationship between identity and character. We seek to challenge and extend the identities of adolescents, so that the Shakespeare characters they create will be extensions of themselves. In our Pericles rehearsal process, the theme of death and resurrection became a focus and catalyst of forging new identities from disruptive personal experiences. Our company of young people was challenged to examine the implications of Shakespeare’s narrative in their own lives: The play’s events, especially the resurrection of Thaisa from the dead, stimulated their awareness of their own death and resurrection experiences and helped them to work together as a team.


Employers offering discretionary matching contributions have less discretion to set the terms of those contributions outside of plan documents, IRS recently noted in Q&As on the 403(b) preapproved plan program’s second remedial amendment cycle. Q&A-11 notes that 403(b) plan documents submitted for preapproval must include provisions on the computation period and allocation formula for a discretionary match. This likely means that, going forward, all employers using preapproved documents for their defined contribution (DC) plans — 403(b) and qualified — should expect to specify these terms in newly adopted documents. IRS has yet to indicate that sponsors offering a discretionary match under an individually designed plan must include these terms in plan documents as well, but those employers may want to consult with their ERISA counsel.
IRS’s position on the required plan language for a discretionary match is based on Treasury Regulation Section 1.401-1(b)(1)(ii), which requires a profit-sharing plan to provide a definite, predetermined formula for allocating contributions to the plan. Employers can retain discretion over the matching contribution amount, matching rate for deferrals and any limit on deferrals matched. However, to satisfy this requirement, second-cycle preapproved 403(b) plans must include the following language about a discretionary match:
IRS first indicated its position on discretionary matching contributions in discussions with preapproved document providers submitting their qualified DC plan documents for the third remedial amendment cycle. Employers using preapproved DC plans had to adopt third-cycle documents by July 31, 2022.
IRS ultimately reached a compromise with providers for third-cycle qualified DC plans. Those documents don’t have to specify the above terms. Instead, before contributing the match, employers must provide written instructions to plan administrators describing the computation period and allocation formula. Within 60 days after making the last discretionary contribution for the plan year, employers must provide a summary of the instructions to participants receiving the match.
However, IRS has made clear that it will not accept this compromise for second-cycle 403(b) plans, which must include language about the computation period, the possibility of a true-up and the allocation formula. (The submission period for second-cycle 403(b) plans ends on May 1, 2023.) Although the Q&A addresses only 403(b) plans, preapproved qualified DC plans will likely need to include these provisions for the fourth remedial amendment cycle as well.
IRS has yet to say if individually designed plan documents must include similar language about a discretionary match. However, the scant IRS guidance on this issue doesn’t suggest that the agency views the definite, predetermined allocation formula requirement as limited to preapproved plans. Employers using an individually designed plan may be reluctant to preemptively amend their document if they have a determination letter on their existing discretionary match provisions, since the determination letter wouldn’t cover those new provisions and the employer may not have an opportunity to obtain a new letter until plan termination. These employers may wish to discuss their approach with legal counsel.


The ‘monkey cucumber grape’ test is fun and profound too, it provides insights into the importance of fairness at work.
This research was first conducted by Frans De Waal, (it is also known as the Capuchin monkey fairness test). In the test, two monkeys perform a simple task. One monkey receives a piece of cucumber for completing the task, the other monkey receives a grape for completing the task.
The two monkeys can see each other perform the same task and see the rewards they receive.
See what happens when one monkey receives the tastier reward.
The ‘monkey cucumber grape’ test
Capuchin monkeys live in social groups in their natural environment of South America, and it is this social connectedness that is at the root of their response. Here’s more on this, from
UC Berkeley. The new finding that even monkeys reject unequal pay is very important… it suggests that this is a very deeply rooted behavior that we observe among humans.
Ernst Fehr, Swiss economist
It’s clear that Capuchin monkeys have a well tuned sense of what is fair and what is not, and that has implications for us all.
According to David Rock, unfairness at work creates a threat response that can be quite overwhelming, shutting down the ‘executive function’ of the brain and resulting in frustration and anger.
Fairness and the SCARF Model
The model is based on an ‘organizing principle’ of the brain: that we instinctively aim to minimize danger and maximize reward. If we are maximizing reward we’re engaged and actively involved. However, if we’re triggered to minimize danger (by feeling unfairly treated, for example) we develop a ‘fight, flight or freeze’ mentality.
In the model, David Rock identifies five factors that influence our behavior. These five factors are largely subconscious.
In the video above, the ‘fight’ response is triggered in the Capuchin monkey as it feels unfairly treated, it wants the grape and rejects the cucumber.
If there are raging monkeys in your team, remember the Capuchin monkey fairness test and the SCARF model. It might provide a clue to the problem!
More lighthearted and insightful videos
If you enjoy lighthearted and insightful videos, take a look at these:
Learning to unlearn: the backwards brain bicycle ‘Great ideas’ from two Aussie lads Matt Cutts’ 30-day challenge Selective attention test examples The conference call in real life
All entertaining, all insightful!


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Embrace the discomfort of not knowing. Move from a know-it-all to a learn-it-all mindset. You don’t need to have all the answers.
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Distinguish between “complicated” and “complex” issues. They require different solutions.
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Let go of perfectionism. Instead, aim for progress, expect mistakes, and recognize that you have the ability to continually course correct as needed.
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Resist the urge to oversimplify and come to quick conclusions. Take a disciplined approach to understanding both the complexity of the situation and your own biases.
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Don’t go it alone. Connect with your peers who have their own set of experiences and perspectives to draw from.
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Zoom out. Taking a broad, systemic view of the issues at hand can reveal unexamined assumptions that would otherwise be invisible.


Abstract
This article addresses ethical dilemmas linked to using in-depth interviews while researching blended families in Israel, mainly during the analysis phase and while getting interviewees’ final written approval, prior to publication. Amongst the dilemmas presented are: should we publish statements that we thought might harm the interviewee even though we got their approval? Or those including pejorative statements on members of the interviewee’s extended family who weren’t asked for consent as they weren’t interviewed? We bring several types of changes our interviewees requested and demonstrate how we responded, not always successfully. Finally, we re-think dilemmas related to the complex issues of confidentiality and consent and raise questions – still open – these dilemmas generate. We discuss our own frustrations vis-à-vis the power vested with our interviewees that might affect the quality of any research when too many requests for substantial changes are done as a precondition for a written approval.
Keywords blended families confidentiality consent ethics in-depth interviews


New split system heat pumpsShawn Martin | June 06, 2019
York redesigned their LX-series heat pumps with advanced, inverter-driven modulating technology. These redesigned units offer increased efficiency, operating at a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) up to 16.
Whereas traditional single or two-stage systems operate over a hysteresis band, the new inverter-based design only produces enough capacity to maintain ambient conditions, eliminating temperature fluctuations while reducing the amount of energy consumed.
York’s split-system heat pumps provide reliable performance and were developed with over 250,000 hours of research, accelerated field trials and extreme-weather testing. The units incorporate a robust compressor, a demand defrost feature for cold-weather operation, powder coat paint and durable, extruded louver coil guards. Vibration and sound-levels are minimized by a direct-drive fan and Advanced MicroChannel coils permit a smaller footprint while optimizing airflow and heat transfer rates.
York LX Series split-system heat pumps are available in a range of capacities from 1.5 to 5 tons.


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Research in global change ecology relies heavily on global climatic grids derived from estimates of air temperature in open areas at around 2 m above the ground. These climatic grids do not reflect conditions below vegetation canopies and near the ground surface, where critical ecosystem functions occur and most terrestrial species reside. Here, we provide global maps of soil temperature and bioclimatic variables at a 1-km2 resolution for 0–5 and 5–15 cm soil depth. These maps were created by calculating the difference (i.e. offset) between in situ soil temperature measurements, based on time series from over 1200 1-km2 pixels (summarized from 8519 unique temperature sensors) across all the world's major terrestrial biomes, and coarse-grained air temperature estimates from ERA5-Land (an atmospheric reanalysis by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts). We show that mean annual soil temperature differs markedly from the corresponding gridded air temperature, by up to 10°C (mean = 3.0 ± 2.1°C), with substantial variation across biomes and seasons. Over the year, soils in cold and/or dry biomes are substantially warmer (+3.6 ± 2.3°C) than gridded air temperature, whereas soils in warm and humid environments are on average slightly cooler (−0.7 ± 2.3°C). The observed substantial and biome-specific offsets emphasize that the projected impacts of climate and climate change on near-surface biodiversity and ecosystem functioning are inaccurately assessed when air rather than soil temperature is used, especially in cold environments. The global soil-related bioclimatic variables provided here are an important step forward for any application in ecology and related disciplines. Nevertheless, we highlight the need to fill remaining geographic gaps by collecting more in situ measurements of microclimate conditions to further enhance the spatiotemporal resolution of global soil temperature products for ecological applications.


A strong customer-centric identity and access management strategy have become a focal point for businesses to gain competitive advantage, and in doing so it has provided a strong foundation to deliver frictionless, personalized, and secure digital experiences for end users.
Key findings from a survey conducted by Enterprise Management Associates (in partnership with WSO2) uncovered organizations that adopted a CIAM solution recorded gains in overall customer satisfaction, customer retention, and consumer sign-ups/registrations.
By attending this workshop you will receive hands-on experience on the fundamentals of CIAM, the next level of CIAM, and the underlying strategies you can take to progressively transform your business.
During the workshop, we will cover: Who should attend:
Chintana is a part of WSO2’s solutions architecture team that provides consultancy to customers to help them identify technology requirements and implement various projects in key technology areas, ranging from integration, analytics, API management, and security. He has provided technology consulting on customer engagements including architectural guidance, integration of web services, print process automation, and online management solutions.


The World Bank (WB) recently launched public consultations to update its online platform– the Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD), in Sri Lanka.
This platform makes it possible for the WB to engage in a dialogue with the public, seeking their opinion on development opportunities and challenges faced by the country.
“The systematic Country Diagnostic is a comprehensive assessment of constraints and drivers of progress aimed at ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity.” -World Bank
The WB expressed their willingness to include various stakeholders including the government, private sector, think tank and individuals from different provinces.
Online surveys will be made available from May 7-May 20, 2021, in all three languages and will be followed by focus-group discussions involving individuals from the public and private sector.The findings recorded will be made available in the next update of the SCD.


Constraining Supply Chains Inflates Global Bisphenol A Prices 31-Aug-2022 5:10 PM Journalist: Robert Hume
Global Bisphenol A prices are showcasing an optimistic trend due to the tight supply of the product. The shutdown of the manufacturing plants and the robust demand from Turkey support the Bisphenol A price rise. Additionally, fluctuating raw material prices are also involved in the escalating price trend.
In Turkey, the Bisphenol A market is active due to the robust demand from consumers, which triggers the Bisphenol A prices. The insufficient product availability in Turkey and limited supply from Taiwan led Turkey’s traders to import Bisphenol A at a high cost from Taiwan, ushering in the price hike. Since Taiwan is one of the major exporters of Bisphenol A to Turkey, the shutdown of the Bisphenol A unit of Nan Ya Plastics in Mailiao has caused a tight supply of the products. Furthermore, the continuous depreciation of the Turkish Lira against the dollar has also inflated CFR Mersin prices of Bisphenol A by 1.4%.
Also, the Chinese Bisphenol A market is struggling due to the heat waves and the shutdown of Sichuan plants in the previous week as a result of the power shortage. The shutdown has started implying pressure on the traders because of the rise in Bisphenol A scarcity in China. In addition, Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Petrochemical has imposed a turnaround of their Bisphenol A unit for maintenance. Thus, Chinese traders had to seek supplies from South Korea and Taiwan. On the other hand, the weak production in South Korea and Taiwan’s domestic market ushered in the disrupted trade, further pushing up the Bisphenol A values in China.
However, the rising requirement for Bisphenol A from the downstream polycarbonate plastic manufacturers is influencing Bisphenol A prices to increase globally. Besides, Bisphenol A is in high demand from the end-use construction, paint, and automotive sectors, escalating the Bisphenol A price trend. Similarly, the raw material prices fluctuate globally due to the wavering demand from different countries, boosting the Bisphenol A values.
According to ChemAnalyst, the Bisphenol A prices will likely increase in the forthcoming weeks. The demand from consumers might increase if the manufacturing plants remain shut. The Chinese domestic market will gain strength if the power crisis descends and the manufacturing plants resume production.


Blockchain Market size is slated to exceed USD 25 billion by 2025; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights Inc. Blockchain technology is a digitally recorded distributed ledger where each transaction is validated by an agreement between most of the stakeholders in an organization. It permits the transfer of digital files without depending on a central monitoring entity. This allows members to prove the content of the database at a precise moment. This guarantees that all the members have a constant view of the collective database.
The blockchain market growth is attributed to the growing trend of Initial Coin Offering (ICOs), which intended to raise funds from investors. For instance, in 2017, the initial coin offerings have raised more than USD 2 billion with over 250 ICOs across the globe. This token can be subsequently traded on
cryptocurrency exchanges. It provides early access to potential blockchain protocols and applications, encouraging investments in ICOs. Rising need to automate compliance & risk management business processes
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Blockchain automates various compliance & risk management business processes across multiple parties, which are slow, manual, and error-prone in the existing system. It facilitates real-time desktop monitoring across external regulators & internal professionals. It is an emerging solution across the lending and risk management space. The technology provides organizations with an opportunity to document & track how assets are being transferred in more intuitive ways than they were in the past. Various financial services firms, which get ahead of this trend have an opportunity to implement blockchain along with other emerging technologies to develop alternative lending strategies in their operations.
Browse key industry insights spread across 259 pages with 226 market data tables and 33 figures & charts from the report , “Blockchain Market Size By Providers (Infrastructure Provider, Application Provider, Operators), By Application (Smart Contract, Payment & Wallet, Digital Identity, Exchange, Compliance & Risk Management), By End-use (BFSI, Government, Healthcare, IT Service, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook), Growth Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2019 – 2025” in detail along with the table of contents : https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/blockchain-technology-market
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Rapid adoption of distributed ledger among firms in the BFSI industry
The BFSI sector held a dominant market share and is anticipated to maintain it over the forecast period due to the rapid adoption of distributed ledger among BFSI firms. Central banks, commercial banks, and stock exchanges across the globe are keenly exploring the technology’s potential by partnering with various blockchain startups to implement the technology in the system. For instance, in 2017, R3CEV, a blockchain startup, collaborated with 40 banking institutions globally including UBS, JPMorgan, Barclays, and Royal Bank of Scotland.
Increasing demand for the media & entertainment industry to strengthen IP rights
The media & entertainment sector in the blockchain market is projected to grow at 71% CAGR over the forecast timeline due to the growing need to strengthen IP rights on its content. The advent of blockchain technology facilitates the bypassing of platform providers, content aggregators, and other royalty collection associations significantly, shifting the market toward copyright owners. It enables content owners to generate additional revenue streams by leveraging on Consumer to Consumer (C2C) sales. This will allow the copyright owners to fully monetize on all copyright assets that are recorded using the technology. Additionally, illegal file sharing & other copyright infringements will be eliminated due to the transparency offered by the technology. However, illegal content sharing remains a major challenge in the adoption of peer-to-peer content sharing by content creators.
Supportive government initiatives are propelling the MEA blockchain technology market
The Middle East blockchain industry is projected to grow at 72% CAGR over the forecast timeline due to supportive government policies, which support startup growth and secure investor funds. For instance, in 2018, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), Israeli’s security regulator has barred the entry of public companies, which primarily hold, mine, and invest in cryptocurrencies due to their highly volatile stock price. The new policy is intended to protect passive investors who might be exposed to such companies. The restriction will prevail for a year at first and will be subjected to further examination.
The industry players are focusing on strategic alliances with key market players of various verticals to increase their market share. For instance, in April 2018, Peer Ledger signed an agreement with SAFE-BioPharma Association, LLC to become its vendor partner. This partnership was intended to offer blockchain solutions for increasing health transaction security and protecting the patient’s identity using the identity bridge product.
Some of the market players are Alphapoint; Amazon Web Services, Inc.; Asta Solutions Pty Ltd.; Bacoor, Inc.; Blocko, Inc.; Chain, Inc.; Coinbase, Inc.; Digiledge; Digital Asset Holdings, LLC; Earthport; Exioms Technology Pvt. Ltd.; Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE); Huobi; IBM Corporation; Microsoft Corporation; Paystand; Peer Ledger; R3; SAP SE; SimplyFi SofTech India Pvt. Ltd.; and SmartMesh Foundation Pte. Ltd.
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The undeniable rise of cloud-based data management has benefitted both small and large enterprises. The 451 Research Group has recently published a report that sights more than 90% of businesses have adopted cloud computing in the last few years. According to Cisco, around 94% of the companies’ workloads will be cloud-driven by the end of 2022. Most businesses use Office 365 to boost productivity and improve collaborations between various business departments.
However, the transition of on-premises data to the cloud server is time-consuming. Depending on the size of the data, the process can take a few days. The process also takes a few weeks or months for large-scale businesses. However, hiring professional and reliable
Office 365 migration services can resolve the woes regarding the migration process. Therefore, businesses should find a certified and reliable service provider. A Systematic Approach Is Essential
Businesses should adapt to a systematic approach for the Office 365 migration. The process involves a few complexities, and thus one should consider those critical factors before initiating. The factors that have to be checked for the process are:
The existing exchange server version The existing email system Estimated time for the process Financial constraints for the process The size of data requires to be moved on the cloud
The certified and experienced Office 365 migration partners will analyze these factors before commencing the data migration process. Before the initiation, they will render a complete estimation of the time and budget required for the process to their clients.
Microsoft Office 365 Migration Methods
Migrating from on-premises to MS Office 365 involves various stages deepening the migration methods. Typically, the experts use three migration methods for concluding the job. In the following section, you can find those methods for migrating to the Office 365 cloud version.
1. Office 365 Cutover Migration
The cutover migration is the most typical method for the Office 365 migration, and the process intends to move all your resources, including mailboxes, contacts, distribution groups, and many more. You cannot select or deselect specific objects for the migration process, as it is a holistic process. Therefore, it can also be time-consuming and complex.
This migration approach uses the Microsoft Exchange Server. You can use the latest version of the exchange server. Alternatively, you can also use the older versions of the Microsoft Exchange Server for this process. The migration method is ideal for businesses with lesser than 150 users. However, one can practically implement it for businesses even with lesser than 2000 users.
2. Staged Office Migration
The second popular method for Office 365 migration is stage migration. The process can move all the mailboxes of a business to Office 35. Additionally, the migration method can move the existing users to Office 365 in a systematic and scheduled order. Since you can schedule the migration, one can prolong the process. However, you can continue your business activities during the migration process.
The method is suitable for businesses with more than 2000 mailboxes. If your business uses Exchange Server 2010 and 2013, this method is incompatible with your business.
3. Hybrid Migration
As the name suggests, this migration method combines different steps. Therefore, it is a complicated method of migrating to Office 365. The method allows your business to maintain an on-premises server during the migration process. The hybrid model comes with a rollback option, which is unique about this method.
The process is recommended for businesses with more than 2000 mailboxes. Moreover, it is compatible with the companies that use on-premises Exchange Server 2013 and 2010.
Bottom Line
Cloud migration increases the productivity of a business, as it promotes easy collaboration between various departments. Nevertheless, it comes with better data safety. It would help if you had professional and reliable Microsoft Office 365 migration services for the migration process.


This novel longitudinal study evaluates the hippocampal metabolic and morphologic effects of different DMTs on the RRMS brain. RRMS patients were on fingolimod(N=36), injectables(N=29) and HCs cohort(N=44). MRS was acquired from hippocampus. Findings revealed that fingolimod is associated with a larger statistically significant reduction in hippocampal Glx (p=0.003) compared to injectable (p=0.01) and trending lower compared to HCs (p=0.09). Hippocampal NAA levels showed statistically significant increase in the fingolimod cohort (p≤0.0001) compared to HCs over the 2-years follow-up. These results demonstrate that fingolimod has a more potent effect on hippocampal Glx and NAA profiles than injectable DMTs.


Nate Cohn for NYT’s The UpShot:
Last week, I wrote an article arguing that voter ID laws don’t swing many elections.
This week, the Brennan Center for Justice says I have it “wrong” on voter ID. Yet, oddly, it’s hard to find a place we disagree.
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In my original article, I wrote a paragraph that read: “Take Texas, a state with a particularly onerous voter ID law. If I register to vote as ‘Nate’ but my ID says ‘Nathan,’ I might be counted among the hundreds of thousands of registered voters without a photo ID. But I’ll be fine at the polling station on Election Day with a name that’s ‘substantially similar’ to the one on file.” The Brennan Center interprets this paragraph to mean that I would not be counted in the Texas study as lacking ID.
This was unclear. My point in invoking Texas was not to discuss Mr. Ansolabehere’s matching procedures, but to note that even a state with a stringent ID law, like Texas, would accept a name that’s “substantially similar” to the one on file. I was not disputing that there are states using these matching procedures, just trying to show the potential complications involving people who could be counted as without photo identification but could nevertheless vote in a state with a particularly strong voter ID law.
This quibble aside, the Brennan article is consistent with my own about the small chances for swinging election outcomes. It considers the Texas study stands above its peers because of its rigorous and detailed matching procedures. But the Texas data is in line with my argument, and even if it weren’t, my broader argument would stand: Voter ID laws do not swing many elections, because people without identification do not represent a large share of registered voters; they are particularly unlikely to vote; and a share of them will vote Republican.


Written by: M Katie Helle, CPA Planning for the Holiday season can be stressful to some, particularly those on a tight budget. When planning for this shopping season, consider the tips below. Evaluate your current budget and set a holiday spending limit. Setting this budget is crucial to ensure you ...
By M Katie Helle, CPA – When it comes to money, how we handle our finances reflects whether an individual is responsible or a risk taker. Neither one of these two classifications is necessarily bad. It simply means your goals on money matters may be different. The responsible individual is ...


Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adolescent Mental Health in the Context of Social Support from Caregivers, Schools, and Neighborhoods
Gallo, Renee, Clinical Psychology - School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia
Downer, Jason, CU-Human Svcs, University of Virginia
The prevalence of adolescent mental health issues, suicides, and psychiatric hospitalizations is on the rise (Blader, 2011; CDC, 2019). Those who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are at increased risk (Duke & Borowsky, 2018; Moore & Ramirez, 2016). Using data from the nationally representative and longitudinal Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing (FFCWB) birth cohort study (Princeton University, 2019; Reichman, Teitler, Garfinkel, & McLanahan, 2001), this study examines how ACEs contribute to the growing mental health crisis while exploring protective factors aimed at informing interventions. Childhood adversity is examined by including a focus on specific timing, average occurrences over time, and chronic levels of high adversity. In addition, elements of youths’ social context (home, schools, neighborhoods) that might serve a protective function were examined. Multiple linear regression models were conducted to predict adolescent depression, anxiety, and positive functioning. Findings strengthen the overarching notion that ACEs across childhood relate to mental health in adolescence- joining work suggesting a dose-response relationship between cumulative ACEs and mental health outcomes (e.g., Blum et al., 2019). Work should consider ACEs at multiple points across time to best capture the potential accumulation of risk. Results also provide evidence that various contexts of social support have consistently positive, direct contributions to explaining adolescent mental health symptoms and well-being, but they did not serve as protective factors for ACEs. Implications include continuing efforts to reduce ACE exposure (prevention) and bolstering interventions that demonstrate the capacity to develop and enrich various social supports. For both aspects, there is a call for broad systemic intervention and community-based efforts (Kia-Keating et al., 2017; Liu et al., 2020), as initiatives enacting supports at multiple levels have the potential for the most wide-reaching impacts.
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Adverse Childhood Experiences, ACEs, Adolescent, Mental Health, Social Support
English
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
2021/05/02
https://doi.org/10.18130/v3-my8h-4755


Opioids are commonly misused by people infected with HIV and are known to suppress immune responses. While HIV persists in cellular reservoirs despite effective combined antiretroviral therapy (cART), the effects of opioids on viral reservoir dynamics have been unclear. Understanding these reservoirs is critical for designing more targeted HIV therapies.
Scientists funded by NIDA and the National Institute of Mental Health developed a model of morphine dependence using non-human primates infected with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which causes a disease similar to AIDS in humans. Using this model, they examined how morphine modulates SIV viral reservoirs in animals treated with cART.
Among the animals that did not receive cART, they found no difference in viral loads between the morphine-dependent animals and those treated with saline. In animals treated with cART, there was a reduction in SIV reservoirs in both the periphery and lymphoid tissues in the morphine-dependent animals compared to those receiving saline. However, the latent SIV reservoir’s size was higher in the central nervous system (CNS) of morphine-dependent animals than the control animals.
These findings suggest that people with HIV who suffer from opioid use disorder may have higher viral reservoirs in the CNS than non-opioid users. This study underscores the importance of examining substance use when developing HIV eradication strategies.
Study: Arpan Acharya, Omalla A. Olwenyi, Michellie Thurman, Kabita Pandey, Brenda M. Morsey, Benjamin Lamberty, Natasha Ferguson, Shannon Callen, Qiu Fang, Shilpa, J Buch, Howard S. Fox, Siddappa N. Byrareddy. Chronic morphine administration differentially modulates viral reservoirs in SIVmac251 infected rhesus macaque model. Journal of Virology. Text Description of Illustration The illustration has two blocks representing the brain cells of non human primates with Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV). Both blocks represent cells treated with combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) but one also reflects the addition of morphine (an opioid). Each block has a line across its center, representing the blood brain barrier. Colorful symbols in both blocks represent different kinds of cells and molecules, including macrophages, lymphocytes, microglia, morphine, SIV, inflammatory molecules etc. The block showing the added morphine has more SIV cells, indicating that subjects using morphine have a greater SIV reservoir in the central nervous system.


In a series of five studies we examined the relationship between sharing positive experiences and positive affect using a diary method (Study 1) and laboratory manipulations (Studies 2 and 3). All of these studies demonstrated that sharing the positive experience heightened its impact on positive affect. In Study 4, we conducted a four-week journal study in which the experimental participants kept a journal of grateful experiences and shared them with a partner twice a week. Control participants either kept a journal of grateful experience (without sharing), or kept a journal of class learnings and shared it with a partner. Those who shared their positive experiences increased in positive affect, happiness, and life satisfaction over the course of four weeks. Study 5 showed that those who received an “active-constructive” response to good news (enthusiastic support) expressed more positive affect than participants in all other conditions, indicating that the response of the listener is important. In sum, our findings suggest that positive affect, happiness, and life satisfaction reach a peak only when participants share their positive experiences and when the relationship partner provides an active-constructive response.


The localized activation of circulating glucocorticoids in vivo by the enzyme 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11beta-HSD1) plays a critical role in the development of the metabolic syndrome. However, the precise contribution of 11beta-HSD1 in the initiation of adipogenesis by inactive glucocorticoids is not fully understood. 3T3-L1 fibroblasts can be terminally differentiated to mature adipocytes in a glucocorticoid-dependent manner. Both inactive rodent dehydrocorticosterone and human cortisone were able to substitute for the synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone in 3T3-L1 adipogenesis, suggesting a potential role for 11beta-HSD1 in these effects. Differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells caused a strong increase in 11beta-HSD1 protein levels, which occurred late in the differentiation protocol. Reduction of 11beta-HSD1 activity in 3T3-L1 fibroblasts, achieved by pharmacological inhibition or adenovirally mediated delivery of short hairpin RNA constructs, specifically blocked the ability of inactive glucocorticoids to drive 3T3-L1 differentiation. However, even modest increases in exogenous 11beta-HSD1 expression in 3T3-L1 fibroblasts, to levels comparable with endogenous 11beta-HSD1 in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes, were sufficient to block adipogenesis. Luciferase reporter assays indicated that overexpressed 11beta-HSD1 was catalyzing the inactivating dehydrogenase reaction, because the ability of both active and inactive glucocorticoids to activate the glucocorticoid receptor were largely suppressed. These results suggest that the temporal regulation of 11beta-HSD1 expression is tightly controlled in 3T3-L1 cells, so as to mediate the initiation of differentiation by inactive glucocorticoids and also to prevent the inhibitory activity of prematurely expressed 11beta-HSD1 during adipogenesis.


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We claw marks left by your cat on the furniture can be frustrating for pet parents. It’s even more upsetting if the furniture is new. However, there are ways in which you can keep your cats from scratching furniture:
Toys and scratching posts: Provide your cat with at least one suitable scratching post. Make sure to pick posts that are sturdy, tall, and made of a material that facilitates scratching by cats, such as sisal cloth. This is crucial because cats can disregard your scratching post if it doesn’t have a surface they can scratch on. Discourage them from scratching: You can do it by putting a sheet around the scratched area to prevent the cat from reaching it. To cover the area, you can alternatively use aluminium foil or double-sided tape. You can also spray a citrus-scented fragrance on the couch, as cats don’t like that aroma. Cat socks, boots or nail caps: Cat socks or boots (known as mittens) to reduce scratching are an alternative to declawing. Some cats respond well to these boots. But if yours keeps attempting to pull them off out of frustration, you might want to try soft nail covers that your cat can glue on their claws. Maintain your cat’s claws: Uncontrolled claw growth can hurt and occasionally infect your cat’s paw pad. Trim your cat’s claws to prevent them from becoming too long.


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The New Jersey Division of Taxation to establish a 90-day state tax amnesty period that ends no later than January 15, 2019. The Legislature had previously passed a bill requiring a six-month amnesty period that had to end by December 31, 2018.
Under this legislation, a taxpayer who pays the required tax and one-half of the balance of interest that is due as of November 1, 2018, will not be liable for:
the remaining one-half of the balance of interest that is due as of November 1, 2018; late payment penalties; late filing penalties; cost of collection; delinquency penalties; or recovery fees.
However, a taxpayer is required to pay any civil fraud or criminal penalties arising out of an obligation imposed under any state law.
To receive amnesty, a taxpayer has to make full payment of any tax owed and one-half of any interest due as of November 1, 2018. The amnesty only applies to state tax liabilities for tax returns due from February 1, 2009, to September 1, 2017. If the taxpayer has not previously filed a tax return to report the tax due for which the taxpayer is seeking amnesty, the taxpayer must file the required return(s) on or before the last day of the amnesty period. Also, amnesty is not available to any taxpayer who at the time of payment is under criminal investigation or charge for any state tax matter.
If you have questions about tax amnesty, offers in compromise or delinquent taxes, please contact our lower Manhattan tax office.


In 2015, we performed an extensive corporate materiality analysis (CMA) that identified the material issues for our business. This analysis, while inclusive of Pilgrim’s internal perception of the company’s sustainability performance, relied heavily on the views and perceptions of outside stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, community organizations, key customers, suppliers, financial institutions, government officials, academia, industry trade associations and other industry stakeholders. The topics identified through this consultation process defines our key priority areas, five-year goals and reported annual performance. Additionally, the Pilgrim’s Ethics Line is used for employee consultation and we continuously gather feedback around our material issues from internal and external stakeholders through one-on-one conversations with customers, consumers, team members, subject matter experts and involvement in cross-collaborative supply chain sustainability initiatives. This feedback helps inform our process, progress to goals and annual performance which is, at minimum, annually reported to our board of directors for additional feedback and guidance. Additionally, select stakeholders were involved in the development of this report.
To fully integrate our key priority areas as identified by our CMA and ensure we remain focused on continuous improvement, we set aggressive 2020 improvement goals based on our 2015 benchmarks.
Due to our recent acquisitions, our 2020 goals are only applicable to our U.S. business; however, we are currently aligning our approach to sustainability across our Mexican and European operations and look forward to releasing aggressive goals as a global company.
Head of Sustainability, Pilgrim's USA
Institutional Affairs Manager, Pilgrim's Mexico
Head of Sustainability and Risk Management, Pilgrim's Moy Park
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Pilgrim's Tulip
The broad-based, industry-wide issues facing North American and European agriculture today require full value chain collaboration to identify sustainable approaches that prioritize continuous improvement. As such, we are active members of many industry-based associations, some of our partners include:
Pilgrim’s holds leadership roles in a number of multi-stakeholder partnerships dedicated to responsibly addressing sustainability to advance continuous improvement through the supply chain.
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs
The US-RSPE was launched in 2019 and is the nation’s multi-stakeholder sustainability initiative for the U.S. poultry and egg value chain. The US-RSPE has the ability to bring together a broad group of diverse stakeholders, who can collaboratively focus and accelerate continuous improvement in the entire poultry and egg value chain. Together, they hope to continually advance the U.S. as a global leader in responsibly produced poultry and eggs.
Pilgrim’s U.S. is a founding member and board of director member. The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform
The SAI platform is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to harness the collaborative power of its members to accelerate widespread adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Their vision is to grow a sustainable, thriving and resilient agricultural sector that safeguards farm viability and protects and preserves the earth’s resources, human rights and animal welfare while supporting our members and adding value across the European food and drink industry.
Pilgrim’s Moy Park is a member.


As of this winter, 36 states had passed legislation aimed at keeping critical race theory and other “divisive concepts,” sometimes referred to in law as “prohibited concepts,” out of K-12 public school classrooms. Despite these efforts, these very concepts are still being taught under the guise of addressing mental health and well-being. And I fear it is creating mental health
problems in children, through the introduction of such caustic ideas at inappropriate ages.
Since 2000, there has been a 350% increase in the suicide rate of children between 10 and 12 years old. What could be driving this explosion? Part of it could be that pre-adolescent children are being exposed to ideas about adult subjects through books, articles, and learning materials produced by social justice warriors steeped in critical race theory, critical gender theory, and critical feminism. Another might be the promotion of specific books and articles being introduced as part of the same programs, which feed suicide ideation.
These titles include a picture book for first graders titled
Brave Irene, whose heroine, buried in the snow, contemplates staying there and freezing to death. For third graders, there is Amos and Boris, one of whose main characters contemplates what it would be like to drown. Fourth graders read a young adult survival story, Hatchet, whose main character, at one point, resolves to cut and kill himself with a hatchet.
Why would we encourage young children to contemplate suicide, or to engage in discussions with adults about it, at such ages? These books are being used in classrooms even in affluent communities, such as Williamson County, Tennessee, where a “Wit and Wisdom” curriculum has integrated materials about suicide into the learning experiences of the youngest students.


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The garcinia cambogia fruit contains hydroxycitric acid, a compound which has been shown to temporarily inhibit the body’s conversion of carbohydrates into fats. Instead of storing the fats, the body will burn calories from the existing fat store, helping you meet your weight goals. Studies suggest garcinia cambogia also helps with appetite reduction. On top of this popular Asian fruit, we added chromium picolinate, which if deficient, can cause fatigue and excess fat production.
Specialist in plant compounds became aware of the remarkable qualities of this substance in the late 1960s, when they learned that it can temporarily inhibit the body´sproduction of fats from carbohydrates. During the normal metabolism of a meal, carbohydrate calories that are not used inmediately for energy or stored as glycogen are converted into fats in the liver. Garcinia works by inhibiting the enzyme (citrate liase) wich converts these calories into fat. As a result, the body will burn existing fat stores, thus aiding in weight loss.
When enough glycogen has been created and stored in the liver, a message is sent to the brain indicating sufficient food has been taken. This action is called a satiety reflex, and quells the appetite, reducing the desire for more food.
Contains a natural appetite supressant. Temporarily inhibits the enzyme that converts calories into fat. A useful tool in weight management.
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The NRCS Plant Materials Center in Lockeford, CA aimed to assess lentils as a potential cover crop. The use of a legume, like lentils, in rotation as a cover crop has several agronomic and soil health benefits. They are resistant to high temperatures and drought conditions, which makes them a potential alternative cover crop for California’s Central Valley. Though lentils can help break pest cycles and prove beneficial for soil health, unless managed properly, lentils may deplete soil moisture and they are not very weed competitive.


The COVID-19 crisis has shown the essential role of data use for crisis management and prevention, and for informed decision-making by governments. Data also has a key place in the recovery of the EU, given its potential for innovation and job creation, as well as its contribution to the efficiency of industries across all sectors.
With its European strategy for data, published on 19 February 2020, the Commission formulated a vision for the data economy. This includes the adoption of a horizontal legislative initiative (the ‘Data Act’) that would complement the proposal for a Regulation on data governance, which was adopted by the Commission in November 2020.
This is INATBA’s *non-public* response to the European Commission’s Consultation on Smart Contracts.
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Over the past year, the road sector has experienced expeditious growth. A number of projects were completed and awarded despite various pandemic pitfalls. National highway development progressed exceptionally well. Connectivity to isolated and inaccessible areas, […]
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How is the digital marketing landscape changing? originally appeared on Quora : the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the world.
The digital marketing landscape has facilitated the creation of more and more content, although with this comes the challenge of getting noticed among a sea of information. Moreover, tools like recommendation systems, customized search, and ad blockers make it easier for individuals to avoid content that is not of high interest to them. Thus, it will be critical for firms and content creators to stay ahead of the curve by creating attractive content and promoting this content strategically.
One way to promote content effectively is by establishing an omni-channel strategy across multiple platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), as there is evidence of a positive spillover across these platforms due to word of mouth. In addition, gaining empirical insights into what content generates traction though content engineering may be beneficial.
Overall, creating content rather than relying merely on advertising will be critical for firms to succeed in the evolving digital landscape. Furthermore, new evidence-based approaches to maximizing the effectiveness of this content will likely be developed through research and practice.


The expansion fluctuates according to the quality of the fluid and its heat tolerance. However, the volume increases, but it is not safe for the standard operation of the transmission.
How Much Does Transmission Fluid Expand When Hot?
Transmission fluid expands when hot for around 9 ounces to 12 ounces (0.23 liters to 0.35 liters) at 226°F to 227°F due to rubbing of gearbox components and contamination, and you can check it with a dipstick at 197°F to 216°F by putting the car in the park/neutral. It expands over time, warms up within 32 to 62 seconds with driving, and requires 16 to 22 minutes to heat up. It reduces the performance of the entire transmission, locks gear, causes engine breakdown, oil leakage, gear slippage, and breaks internal parts.
The mechanics drain the old-hot oil from the reservoir and fills the quantities according to manual instructions. You have to keep the lubricant warm during winters becomes useless below zero degrees.
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1 What does expansion of transmission fluid means? 2 What is the expansion rate of transmission fluid when hot? 3 What is the standard level of transmission fluid in a vehicle? 4 What happens when the transmission fluid expands due to heat? 5 Why does transmission fluid expand when warm? 6 At What temperature should you check transmission fluid? 7 Do you check transmission fluid in park or neutral? 8 How long does it take for transmission fluid to warm up? 9 Does transmission fluid expand over time? What does expansion of transmission fluid means?
The fluid increases volume from the standard level due to high-temperature conditions.
You can check its quantity with a dipstick to maintain a standard volume. The gearbox has lubricant with a specific temperature of around 176 to 226 Fahrenheit.
In addition, 176 degrees Fahrenheit is safe because the oil has a standard performance.
You can keep the heat level below the safe value to maintain stabilized functions of a transmission system.
However, the oil can cross 226 to 227 degrees Fahrenheit and cause the expansion of the lubricant. The threshold cuts the lifespan of your gear system in half every 21 to 22 minutes.
A few people drain the hot oils from the system and fill similar amounts. In such circumstances, the volume increases due to internal heat.
You can resolve this problem by checking the levels of cold lubricant.
Then, fill the reservoir according to the cold system or drive the vehicle to the nearest dealership.
What is the expansion rate of transmission fluid when hot?
The high-temperature conditions increase the oil volume from 9 ounces to 12 ounces.
In such conditions, you would never refill the reservoir without draining the previous lubricant.
A few vehicles require 5 quarts to 6 quarts of fluid, and it crosses 226°F due to rubbing of internal components and contamination.
As a result, the total volume changes from 5.2 to 6.3 US quarts without additional fluid.
What is the standard level of transmission fluid in a vehicle?
Each car has a standard volume of transmission fluid and depends on the type of automobile and its built-in specifications.
However, most vehicles take around 5 to 11 quarts to fill the reservoir. But, a few automobiles require 18 to 19 quarts of this particular fluid.
However, you can contact an automobile expert and access the total volume of the lubricant. The manual comprises all the information about the quality, quantity, and usage of these lubricants.
You can identify the appropriate level of oil for your gear setup. However, it does not decrease from less than 5 quarts for a four-wheeler.
It is better to contact a nearby dealership and identify the oil requirements.
There are a few preventive measures that can prevent overfilling. Also, they can control the oil expansion and stabilize it.
What happens when the transmission fluid expands due to heat?
The expansion of lubricant has several disadvantages on the overall performance of the vehicle and its control parts. However, the following are a few significant drawbacks of the procedure.
Lack of performance
It provide lubrication to the rotation parts of a system to maintain their performance. However, excessive amounts of this oil results in an inappropriate function of the equipment.
The gear system malfunctions and sticks in one position. In addition, the shifting of gears becomes challenging in both manual and automatic transmission systems.
The pressurized conditions damage the gears and surrounding parts. As a result, you cannot use them according to the input signals. The system stops and does not function with the wheels and engine.
Engine breakdown
A pressure plate and flywheel of the transmission connect with the engine for a vehicle. Both systems work in coordination and maintain the performance of a car.
However, high levels of lubricant affect the connecting points. As a result, the parts slip from their connecting spots and cause engine failure.
The equipment cannot perform efficiently due to power loss and oil overflow.
Leakage of fluid
The lubricant produces high pressure on the seals and gaskets of the system. In addition, the seals crack due to excessive force, and leakage happens.
In such circumstances, the liquid moves out of the system and flows into different parts. However, the leakage can maintain the standard level of oil.
But, the size of cracks increases, and it drains out of the vehicle. These cracked materials require repairing and replacement. However, drain the remaining lubricants before the alteration activity.
Components damage
You cannot leave extra liquid in the transmission system because it can damage the components. It can last for a long time and damages the gears and rollers.
As a result, the entire system malfunctions and cannot provide enough energy to the wheels. Moreover, it cannot convert the engine power into circular motion.
The vehicle can stop anywhere, and it results in expensive repairing conditions. To resolve the problem, you can repair or replace the entire system.
Slipping of gears
The excessive liquid can bring the transmission out of the gear mode repeatedly. It is a slipping condition that does not leave the system in one position.
Moreover, you cannot ride automobiles at a particular speed due to internal slippage of gears.
The power loss is noticeable and causes malfunctioning of the slipping system. However, the slippage produces unwanted sounds that indicate a faulty system.
Why does transmission fluid expand when warm?
The liquid flows in the gears, gaskets, differential, starters, and drive shafts. Also, it lubricates and reduces friction.
However, the parts of the gearbox rub and produce friction. As a result, the temperature increases and heats the lubricant.
In such circumstances, it flows in the clutch plates, bearing, and torque converter. In addition, the temperature increases with the movement of the vehicle.
It has a specific limit of temperature for its regular performance. Sometimes, the liquid crosses the value due to excessive rubbing.
It heats the lubricant and expands a few ounces. It decreases the lifespan of the transmission lubricants. However, they have a standard shelf life of around 99500 miles to 99600 miles.
Furthermore, leakage of liquid, damaged parts, insufficient maintenance, and excessive speed conditions heats the lubricant.
It loses work efficiency and durability due to high temperatures. Moreover, the expanded oil changes its quality and lacks work efficiency.
At What temperature should you check transmission fluid?
You can check it at around 197°F to 215°F because the oil has a standard operation at this temperature.
Also, never check it during cold conditions because it does not show the correct values. However, a few mechanics allow the cross-check during cold and warm conditions.
Also, you can get the estimated volume for liquid with or without expansion.
Do you check transmission fluid in park or neutral?
You can check the fluid by turning on the vehicle and putting it in park mode. Then, run the engine for around 2 to 3 minutes and warm it up.
The heat increases, and the liquid expands from the standard level. Also, you can check accurate values and the car’s operating condition.
The cold engine provides false information about the oil levels and expansion rate.
For automatic transmission, put the automobile in neutral or park mode and run the engine according to manual instructions. Also, you can check it while keeping the engine off, but it is a rare condition.
To check, take a dipstick, clean it and insert it into the liquid. Then, check its level in cold conditions and record it. The gadget shows the signs of low, fill, and top oil.
Its color changes due to contamination and heat. Furthermore, you can check the health and lifespan of this liquid.
How long does it take for transmission fluid to warm up?
Warm the fluid for around 32 to 62 seconds during the starting conditions. Then, the engine idles for a few minutes and pushes the lubricant into gear and other components.
The material circulates in the shifting gears and stabilizes their performance. The driver can warm it for more than 32 seconds up to one minute while shifting the gear.
It takes around 16 to 22 minutes to heat up, and time depends on the type and quality of the liquid. A few lubricants take 24 to 25 minutes to heat up.
As a result, their volume increases from the standard level. Also, it warms up after the vehicle covers around 16 miles to 17 miles at high speed.
Does transmission fluid expand over time?
It expands over time due to high-temperature conditions. However, you can stop the procedure by checking its level with a dipstick.
These are calibrated gadgets that can check the quantity of lubricant. Moreover, the expansion depends on the increasing heat conditions.
The volume rises slowly due to built-in control features. As a result, a few people leave these expanded lubricants in their transmission.
As a result, they increase in volume and lose their quality for shifting gears and other functions.
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As drone technology penetrates even more application domains, Machine Learning (ML) is becoming a key driver enabling intelligence in the sky. However, ML Practitioners and Drone Application Operators are faced with several challenges when wanting to test ML-driven drone applications early in the design phase. These include the development and configuration of experiment use-cases over a robotics simulator along with the collection and assessment of desired KPIs which can range from ML algorithm accuracy to drone resource utilization and the impact of "intelligence"to the drone's energy footprint. This demonstration showcases FlockAI, an open and modular by design framework supporting users with the rapid deployment and repeatable testing during the design phase of ML-driven drone applications over the Webots robotics simulator. Through realistic use-cases, the demonstration will show how FlockAI can be used to design drone testbeds with "ready-to-go"drone templates, deploy ML models, configure on-board/remote inference, monitor and export drone resource utilization, network overhead and energy consumption to pinpoint performance inefficiencies and understand if various trade-offs can be exploited.


Event Loops as First-Class Values: A Case Study in Pedagogic Language Design Abstract
The
World model is an existing functional input-output mechanism for event-driven programming. It is used in numerous popular textbooks and curricular settings.
The World model conflates two different tasks---the definition of an event processor and its execution---into one. This conflation imposes a significant (even unacceptable) burden on student users in several educational settings where we have tried to use it, e.g., for teaching physics.
While it was tempting to pile on features to address these issues, we instead used the Scheme language design dictum of removing weaknesses that made them seem necessary. By separating the two tasks above, we arrived at a slightly different primitive, the
reactor, as our basis. This only defines the event processor, and a variety of execution operators dictate how it runs.
The new design enables programmatic control over event-driven programs. This simplifies reflecting on program behavior, and eliminates many unnecessary curricular dependencies imposed by the old design. This work has been implemented in the Pyret programming language. The separation of concerns has enabled new curricula, such as the Bootstrap:Physics curriculum, to take flight. Thousands of students use this new mechanism every year. We believe that reducing impedance mismatches improves their educational experience.
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Without question, severe weather events can wreak havoc on healthcare facilities, putting patients and employees at risk, not to mention potentially costing millions of dollars.
Among the questions hospital administrators have in the face of a severe weather threat – whether a hurricane, snowstorm, or wildfire, is whether or not to evacuate. Such an evacuation can have tremendous impacts on time, safety, money, and not to mention potential patient and family distress. For example, a single ambulance evacuation of a patient can cost thousands of dollars. However, a wide-scale hospital evacuation of informed and non-informed ambulatory patients requires many logistics, people, vehicles, and hours of precious time.
A decision to evacuate a hospital and arrange to transport patients to another facility usually requires about 48 hours advance notice. However, the path of a hurricane or other weather threats can easily change, as was seen this past fall with Hurricane Ian. Hospitals and other healthcare entities across Florida were making the best decisions they could while facing an ever-changing forecast. However, when the storm finally did make landfall, it caught several parts of the state off-guard.
Many hospitals rely on government forecasts, often based on worst-case scenarios for entire regions while these forecasts may suffice for the general public, they cannot take each location’s specific criteria in mind and will always air on the side of caution, calling for broad evacuations based on zip codes or regions rather than spending precious time on how a weather event will affect individual residences, businesses, or a healthcare facility.
This is where site-specific forecasts come into play and help hospitals prepare and manage operations more effectively when a weather event is within striking distance. Access to accurate and timely information and a trained meteorologist can take a lot of guesswork out of the equation for hospital administrators as they work to make critical decisions.
These decisions impact not only patients’ well-being but staff as well. For example, site-specific forecasts give hospital leaders the knowledge to alert employees traveling to and from work to seek shelter or warn physicians against moving between facilities until it is safe.
As large healthcare systems evaluate plans for their flagship hospitals, they should consider any impacts on ancillary facilities. General practitioners’ offices, walk-in clinics, and outpatient treatment centers are at risk, too. Without access to up-to-the-minute forecasts and information, their operations can abruptly come to a halt, leaving them scrambling for what to do next and where to send their patients.
It’s not a matter of IF a disaster will strike; it’s a matter of when. Taking time to create a plan and invest in resources such as site-specific data will undoubtedly avert losses and chaos. This foresight will also help hospitals foster trust and communication to work together seamlessly during a disaster.
Healthcare entities today are up against a myriad of challenges, including unprecedented staff shortages in the aftermath of a global pandemic. A changing climate, which brings unusual weather patterns and more intense storms, cannot be ignored. Having access to the most accurate and timely forecasts needs to be a top consideration.
Staci Saint-Preux is an Industry Manager at StormGeo, a global provider of advanced weather intelligence support services. She has a crucial role in serving current and prospective clients in the Healthcare, Retail, and Hospitality industries. Before her time at StormGeo, Staci worked as a flight planner and meteorologist for a private aviation company in Houston.


Like other concepts, gentrification must be situated in the socio-historical context in which it was produced. Since its coinage the concept has travelled widely, yet it has been applied unevenly, and in some cases uncritically, in various locations now including Asian cities. This essay challenges the application of the concept of gentrification to Hong Kong, as attempted by an article previously published in this journal. It responds through two main lines of inquiry. First, it demonstrates how the absence of historical, geographical and socio-political context weakens the basis for a critical urban geography. Second, in constructing a historical baseline, this essay proposes to conceive urban redevelopment through hegemony-cum-alienation, which is a more complicated process than displacement of the working class. Alienated hegemonic redevelopment perpetuates systemic reproduction and associated power politics, yet with the primary source of contradiction residing in landed and property relations. Conclusions suggest the urgency of developing new approaches instead of relying on more empirical studies as evidence for an already over-developed concept. Analysis of the Hong Kong case suggests how the spent concept of gentrification could be superseded by alternatives.


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Market trend analysis focuses on several factors apart from analyzing the overall demand fluctuation. By conducting an in-depth market trends analysis, you will gain a deep understanding of consumer behavior, its impact on the market, and your business.
Consumer analysis: This approach focuses on understanding consumer needs and behavior by examining the factors that drive product consumption. It is generally leveraged by companies looking to gauge how trends escalate over time or how new product launches impact the market. to learn more. Request more info Temporal market trend analysis: As the name suggests, temporal trend analysis focuses on analyzing factors related to external, recurring aspects such as climatic shifts and holidays. For example, consumers ramp up their purchases during the holiday season. As a result, retail & CPG companies witness an increase in demand, making the holiday season the most critical time for increasing revenues. Historical market trend analysis: Analyzing how trends evolve is a crucial aspect of historical trend analysis. The time frame generally varies depending on the requirement. It could be a few hours, the previous week, or several years, but it typically involves current market period-over-period analysis. Geographical market trend analysis: Geographic market trend analysis focuses on analyzing market trends based on the geographic aspects of the target market. Comparing different market trends in geographical areas can help identify and understand how they impact business growth in each region. Social media trend analysis : Analyzing social media trends is crucial for business development. It involves monitoring consumer behavior across social media platforms to stay on top of conversations and discussions surrounding customer sentiment, ultimately enabling you to improve your brand’s health.
Market trends are dynamic, and changes that seem like a minor shift today can turn into more significant structural shifts in the future. Whether it is an industry in which your company operates or a potential new market, Infiniti Research’s Market Intelligence experts will ensure you stay informed by offering custom-built solutions for your every business requirement –
to know more about our services. Request a free proposal Market trend analysis: Key focus areas
Trend analysis is crucial for analyzing future market projections while determining the objectives of a new product or service. It involves analyzing the following focus areas:
Trendspotting
Businesses that can successfully examine consumer behavioral patterns and identify emerging trends can build products and services around those needs and project higher growth rates.
Consumer Value Perception
Timely analysis of consumer needs and value perception is essential because an aspect of a product or service, which would have contributed to the consumer’s perception at some point in time, may later lose value due to the growing competition.
Cost Drivers
Companies that can find better alternatives can gain a competitive advantage and achieve rapid business growth. Hence, businesses must keep abreast of changes in the composition of cost drivers and innovations that lead to the development of alternatives.
Innovation Strategy
Focusing on product innovations, new operations, and delivery methods can help businesses understand changing market trends and project objectives accordingly.
Trend analysis acts as a strategic tool for understanding market maturity and future market potential. Since it involves understanding past market behavior and future market potential, an essential aspect of conducting trend analysis is collecting and analyzing relevant market data, which subsequently impacts an organization’s growth objectives.
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UNDERSTANDING TEXAS SALES TAX REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSINESSES May 14, 2020
Texas businesses are responsible for sending the appropriate amount of sales tax to the state. It is not always clear what goods or services require taxing and how much to collect.
Understanding the local and state sales tax collection can help the business avoid unnecessary tax-related issues.
Taxable Business Items
Accounting Prose that the sales and use tax in Texas are on all taxable services, retail sales and the rent or lease of many goods. The state also taxes hosting and web development services.
The state charges taxes based on the origin of the goods. This can become tricky primarily when the business attends a trade show. The origin of goods also applies if the business has created a sales tax nexus by having a sufficient presence in the state.
Exempt items focus on health-related items and foods. However, there are some additional exemptions including those entities with tax-exempt status such as government organizations. Other goods and services exempt from taxes include containers, newspapers and resale goods.
Correct Payment Responsibility
According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the responsibility of paying the correct amount of sales tax falls on the business. Failure to collect the correct amount and send it to the Comptroller’s office can result in interest and penalties.
Unfortunately, it may not always be clear how much sales tax to collect. The state has a sales tax of 6.25%. However, local jurisdictions can then add up to an additional 2% for a total of 8.25%. While this may be easy to find in larger municipalities, smaller ones may prove more difficult to determine the correct amount to collect.


Members of this campaign are deeply concerned that potential new management measures for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) risk failing to protect and recover the very sea life which MPAs have been set up to protect. We have produced a video which aims to graphically explain the situation and why we must avoid “bureaucracy without benefits.”
The proposals issued by the Scottish Government outline a range of scenarios for 20 inshore MPAs, some of which would allow fishing methods such as scallop-dredging and bottom-trawling to continue to damage seabed habitats. This on-going damage to the seafloor has wider, knock-on impacts for our other marine life such as fish, seabirds and marine mammals, which move around, feeding and breeding in these important areas of our sea. The plans are subject to public consultation
which closes on 2nd February 2015. Having assessed the consultation options, we are urging people to support stronger protection and support our ACTION: #DontTakeTheP


Long-term average temperatures (1991-2020) show that a band extending from Surrey to Cambridgeshire is usually most likely to experience the absolute highest maximum temperatures in the UK during summer.
The Met Office 3-month outlook indicates there is a higher chance of a hot summer in 2022 compared to the long-term average. Detailed information at regional and local level is provided in short range forecasts.
When extreme temperatures are forecast the Met Office issues severe weather warnings for affected areas and works closely across government and with responder partners to support preparations for potential impacts.


Nighttime dosing with tolterodine reduces overactive bladder-related nocturnal micturitions in patients with overactive bladder and nocturia.
Author(s): Rackley R, Weiss JP, Rovner ES, Wang JT, Guan Z, 037 STUDY GROUP
Affiliation(s): Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. rackler@ccf.org
Publication date & source: 2006-04, Urology., 67(4):731-6
Publication type: Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of nighttime tolterodine dosing on urgency-related micturitions in patients with overactive bladder (OAB) and nocturia. METHODS: This was a 12-week randomized controlled study of 850 patients given 4 mg tolterodine extended release (TER) or placebo once daily 4 hours or less before bed. Patients with eight or more micturitions/24 hours and a mean of 2.5 episodes/night or more were included. Changes in the number of nighttime and 24-hour micturitions were analyzed by urgency rating per micturition. The urgency per micturition was recorded in 7-day diaries using a 5-point rating scale (score 1 to 5). Each micturition was classified according to the following urgency rating categories: total (1 to 5), non-OAB (1 to 2), or OAB (3 to 5). OAB-related micturitions were further classified as nonsevere (score 3) and severe (score 4 to 5). RESULTS: TER reduced the total number of nocturnal micturitions, but, compared with placebo, this difference was not statistically significant. However, TER did significantly reduce OAB-related and severe OAB-related nocturnal micturitions compared with placebo. TER had no effect on non-OAB micturitions. TER significantly reduced the total, OAB, and severe OAB micturitions during 24-hour and daytime intervals compared with placebo. Significantly more TER-treated than placebo-treated patients reported a treatment benefit and willingness to continue treatment. Adverse events associated with nighttime dosing of TER versus placebo were few. CONCLUSIONS: TER significantly reduced OAB-related micturitions during 24-hour, daytime, and nighttime intervals. TER did not affect normal (non-OAB) micturitions. Nighttime dosing with TER was associated with few adverse events and adverse event-related withdrawals. The 24-hour efficacy of TER was maintained with nighttime dosing.


NHRIs to be formally included in work of UN panel on ageing
Graphic: Two women smiling at camera, India
The valuable expertise that NHRIs can contribute to global discussions of human rights has been recognised in a landmark decision.
The valuable expertise that national human rights institutions (NHRIs) can contribute has been recognised by a landmark decision to include them as independent participants in the work of the UN's Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG).
Starting with its next session in July 2017, "A status" NHRIs will be invited to participate in the work of the OEWG as it deliberates on a possible convention on the rights of older persons.
The OEWG is the first General Assembly subsidiary body to formalise the independent participation of NHRIs in its work, following the adoption of a landmark General Assembly resolution in 2015.
Member States adopted the decision by consensus during the 7th session of the OEWG, held from 12-15 December 2016 in New York.
Graphic: Older people play a game of mahjong, China
Kieren Fitzpatrick, Director of the APF secretariat, attended the session as part of an ongoing advocacy campaign for the independent participation of NHRIs in all General Assembly bodies, equivalent to their participation rights at the UN Human Rights Council.
"This is a very welcome development and a clear recognition of the unique insights that NHRIs can bring to global discussions of human rights," Mr Fitzpatrick said.
"We are particularly grateful for the leadership of the OEWG Chair, Minister Matteo Estrémé of Argentina, in support of this landmark initiative."
Mr Fitzpatrick noted that other General Assembly bodies, including the Commission on the Status of Women and the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, have also expressed their intention to look at ways to formally include NHRIs in their ongoing work.
As part of the OEWG session, the APF and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), held a side event on 12 December to discuss the role of NHRIs and their work to promote and protect the rights of older persons.
GANHRI was represented at the 7th session of the OEWG by Soung-ho Lee, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea and Chairperson of GANHRI's Working Group on Older Persons.
Date: 5 January 2017


@article{8600825,
abstract = {{In vitro transcribed mRNA constitutes a versatile platform to encode antigens and to evoke CD8 T-cell responses. Systemic delivery of mRNA packaged into cationic liposomes (lipoplexes) has proven particularly powerful in achieving effective antitumor immunity in animal models. Yet, T-cell responses to mRNA lipoplexes critically depend on the induction of type I interferons (IFN), potent pro-inflammatory cytokines, which inflict dose-limiting toxicities. Here, we explored an advanced hybrid lipid polymer shell mRNA nanoparticle (lipopolyplex) endowed with a trimannose sugar tree as an alternative delivery vehicle for systemic mRNA vaccination. Like mRNA lipoplexes, mRNA lipopolyplexes were extremely effective in conferring antitumor T-cell immunity upon systemic administration. Conversely to mRNA lipoplexes, mRNA lipopolyplexes did not rely on type I IFN for effective T-cell immunity. This differential mode of action of mRNA lipopolyplexes enabled the incorporation of N1 methyl pseudouridine nucleoside modified mRNA to reduce inflammatory responses without hampering T-cell immunity. This feature was attributed to mRNA lipopolyplexes, as the incorporation of thus modified mRNA into lipoplexes resulted in strongly weakened T-cell immunity. Taken together, we have identified lipopolyplexes containing N1 methyl pseudouridine nucleoside modified mRNA as potent yet low-inflammatory alternatives to the mRNA lipoplexes currently explored in early phase clinical trials.}},
author = {{Van der Jeught, Kevin and De Koker, Stefaan and Bialkowski, Lukasz and Heirman, Carlo and Joe, Patrick Tjok and Perche, Federico and Maenhout, Sarah and Bevers, Sanne and Broos, Katrijn and Deswarte, Kim and Malard, Virginie and Hammad, Hamida and Baril, Patrick and Benvegnu, Thierry and Jaffres, Paul-Alain and Kooijmans, Sander AA and Schiffelers, Raymond and Lienenklaus, Stefan and Midoux, Patrick and Pichon, Chantal and Breckpot, Karine and Thielemans, Kris}},
issn = {{1936-0851}},
journal = {{ACS NANO}},
keywords = {{IN-VIVO,ENHANCES TRANSLATION,CANCER-IMMUNOTHERAPY,LIPID,NANOPARTICLES,SYSTEMIC DELIVERY,PSEUDOURIDINE,MICE,ACTIVATION,EXPRESSION,MELANOMA,mRNA,lipopolyplexes,type I interferon,cancer therapy,T cell,modified nucleosides}},
language = {{eng}},
number = {{10}},
pages = {{9815--9829}},
title = {{Dendritic cell targeting mRNA lipopolyplexes combine strong antitumor T-cell immunity with improved inflammatory safety}},
url = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.8b00966}},
volume = {{12}},
year = {{2018}},
}


As a buyer, you can usually counter offer the seller of a home when you disagree with sale terms. By agreeing to make provisions that are favorable to you, the seller gets you to commit to buying the house. The counteroffer stage occurs before the seller agrees to sell you the home, and you can still counteroffer after obtaining a seller's "final offer." The seller can also refuse to negotiate further and move on if your counter isn't compelling enough, however.
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buyer can counter a seller's offer, even after the seller presents a "final" offer. But if you've already signed a contract, the offer – and the acceptance of the offer – are legally binding, leaving you little to no wiggle room to make a new offer. Counteroffer Negotiation Basics
A counteroffer allows you to continue negotiations while declining a former offer. The objective of a counteroffer is to iron out the details before a final offer is accepted. Once the terms of the final agreement are reached, and both sides have signed the contract – including all counteroffers – in acceptance, each party must abide by the terms. To try to change the contract after a final offer has been accepted is
difficult and risky, unless you have a compelling reason for the change of heart. Seller's Final Offer
A seller may deliver her final offer after several rounds of counteroffering or simply after seeing an initial offer. The
seller's motivation to sell and her negotiating ability usually influence when she will answer with her final offer. A motivated seller typically engages a buyer in negotiations for as long as it takes to sell the home under the most favorable terms, whereas a seller who is committed to getting a specific price or terms has less tolerance for counteroffering. Playing Hardball with "Final" Counteroffer
A seller's "best and final counter offer" may be presented to a buyer in those terms, but it may not actually be "best" or "final." It may be simply the seller's attempt to force a potential buyer's hand to accept a higher price. As a buyer, if you have one last counteroffer in you, you can always counter after the seller's "final" offer.
Just go into this strategy with your eyes open, knowing that although the seller
may not have given you a "true" final offer, it truly may have been the final offer, and you could be playing a losing game of chicken. Playing the Waiting Game
Depending on market conditions – whether buyers have a hard time finding homes or sellers have difficulty finding willing buyers – you might successfully counteroffer after a seller's final offer. This requires a bit of bluffing on both sides and the patience to stomach the period of uncertainty. A seller who sends you a final offer may mull her decision and after a few days decide to move forward with you if she hasn't received competitive offers in the interim. A counteroffer during this period can re-open negotiations, especially if your
counteroffer improves terms for the seller, such as her bottom line. Compelling Reasons to Make Counteroffer
You might have compelling reasons to counteroffer a seller's final offer. For example, perhaps you research the property and discover that the home is worth much more than you thought because of a recent high-end comparable sale or amenity you were previously unaware of. Or the property might be worth significantly less than you thought due to structural or title issues that came up during an inspection or public-records search.
Counteroffering with documentation to support your new bid may help you successfully negotiate a deal after a seller's supposed "final offer."
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Writer Bio
K.C. Hernandez has covered real estate topics since 2009. She is a licensed real estate salesperson in San Diego since 2004. Her articles have appeared in community newspapers but her work is mostly online. Hernandez has a Bachelor of Arts in English from UCLA and works as the real estate expert for Demand Media Studios.


As a young boy, I dreamt of becoming a public speaker, a presenter – just like those priests or politicians who often give speeches, addresses, and presentations.
But I was shy. I was silent and reserved. I would turn red and tend to ramble when all eyes were on me. As a result, I chose not to speak to spare myself from embarrassment.
One day, I realized that this was not benefiting me or the people around me. I had to change.
I began my journey to discover what must be done. When I found the path to develop, I stepped into it and followed it decisively. At first, it was fearsome. It was terrifying. It was difficult. But I kept moving my feet, one foot in front of the other. I ran when I could. I rested a while when needed. And today, I continue to walk that path.
I look back and see how I grew a lot in the process. It was worth the effort. It was worth the courage. Today, I do not say it was fearsome, it was rather fun! Today, I do not say it was terrifying, it was rather terrific. Today, I invite you to take that step onto this path of progress in the field of public speaking.
Accept this invitation and it will change the course of your journey into something bigger, better, and brighter.
Accept this skill, develop this tool you need in life. After all, communicating is not optional, we have to do it every day.
(This is an excerpt from the book SPEAK: How to Craft and Deliver a Speech or Presentation with Competence and Confidence by Chris Dao-anis. Get your copy at messengerofhopebooks.com/speak.)


Every type of manufacturing company recognizes the economic benefits of reducing solder usage. There is significant savings potential acquired from lowering the front-end costs of one of the most volatile areas of electronics manufacturing, automotive manufacturing and other types of manufacturing industries that use metals.
Almost every company employs some method of solder recovery to reduce costs. MS2 can reduce solder usage by 60–85% while also offering additional benefits to the manufacturing process. It is equally effective in both lead-free and leaded solder environments.


All brands of autosampler vials and caps are not designed for use in “extreme” temperatures. However, the temperature ranges of typical, commercially available autosamplers is entirely suitable for use with autosampler vials. These temperatures are never extreme.
For very low temperature storage (e.g. -80°C) of your samples, specialized vials or containers may be required. These include storage vials used in cryogenic applications which MicroSolv does not offer.
As for extreme heating, autosampler vials made of high purity borosilicate glass can handle temperatures up to 300°C but that does not take into account effects of your sample on the vial at high heat. It is prudent to test a few examples before full use of any vial or container at high heat.
RSA™ brand vials should not be used with temperatures over 120°C.